National Unity Day: Yogi Adityanath Takes Unity Pledge, Pays Tribute to Sardar Patel in UP

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to India's Iron Man, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, on his birth anniversary as the country celebrated National Unity Day. During the occasion, Yogi Adityanath administered the National Unity Pledge, calling upon people to uphold India's unity, integrity and security. He urged citizens to make the pledge an integral part of their lives and spread the message of national unity among fellow countrymen. As part of the pledge, participants promised to dedicate themselves to protecting the nation's unity and integrity and contribute towards strengthening internal security. The pledge also highlighted the vision and contributions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, whose leadership played a crucial role in uniting the country after independence. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya was also present during the ceremony and joined the tribute. Across the country, National Unity Day is being observed with various programmes and the popular 'Run for Unity' initiative, promoting national integration, solidarity and patriotism. The celebrations honour Sardar Patel's historic contribution to the unification of India and reinforce the message of standing together for the country's security and progress. The event in Uttar Pradesh reflected the importance of remembering Patel's legacy and encouraging citizens, particularly the younger generation, to uphold the values of unity and national responsibility.